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2- and 3--Channel Brushless DC Servo Controller
Chapter 4 Operation - Tutorial ................................................................... 19
4.1 Introduction 1 ........................................................................................... 9
4.2 Using the APT User Utility .................................................................... 20
4.3 Homing Motors ..................................................................................... 21
4.4 Moving to an Absolute Position ............................................................ 22
4.5 Changing Motor Parameters ................................................................ 23
4.6 Jogging ................................................................................................. 24
4.7 Graphical Control Of Motor Positions (Point and Move) ....................... 25
4.8 Setting Move Sequences ...................................................................... 27
4.9 Using A Joystick Console ..................................................................... 30
4.10 External Triggering ............................................................................... 31
4.11 Creating a Simulated Configuration Using APT Config ........................ 31
Chapter 5 Software Reference .................................................................... 35
5.1 Introduction ........................................................................................... 35
5.2 GUI Panel ............................................................................................. 35
5.3 Settings Panel ...................................................................................... 37
5.3.1
Moves/Jogs tab ................................................................................................ 37
5.3.2
Stage/Axis tab .................................................................................................. 41
5.3.3
Advanced - Control Loop SettingsTab ............................................................. 44
5.3.4
Advanced - Misc. Tab ...................................................................................... 48
5.4 Troubleshooting and Restoring Default Parameters ............................ 54
Appendices
Appendix A Rear Panel Connector Pinout Details .................................... 56
Appendix B Preventive Maintenance ......................................................... 65
Appendix C Specifications and Associated Parts .................................... 66
Appendix D Motor Control Method Summary ........................................... 67
Appendix E Regulatory ................................................................................ 73
Appendix F Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts ................................................ 75
